Postdoctoral Researcher in Life Cycle Assessment (Environmental Engineering, Remote)

Job summary

This postdoctoral position focuses on developing innovative life cycle impact assessment methods for evaluating metal resources in the context of environmental sustainability. The role involves collaboration with an international research team and aims to enhance the department's expertise in sustainability assessments.

Qualifications

• PhD in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field.
• Expertise in life cycle impact assessment, material flow analysis, or similar areas with a focus on natural resources.
• Strong mathematical and programming skills are advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills in English and a strong motivation for research are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop a framework and indicators for assessing the impacts of metal resources, considering metal dissipation in the technosphere.
• Link developed indicators to current and emerging boundaries for metal resource usage.
• Create inventory procedures for metals that align with the developed indicators.
• Contribute to international research projects and participate in relevant teaching activities, including supervising MSc and PhD student projects.

Education

• A formal qualification of a PhD degree (or equivalent) is required.

Tools

• Familiarity with life cycle assessment software and programming tools is beneficial.